Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "decrease" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

gain go up increase increase increase

Derived Terms

decreasable decreaseless decreasement decreaser decreasing function decreasing term assurance decreasingly monotonic decreasing non-decreasing nondecrease nondecreasing redecrease undecreased undecreasing

Distinct From

increase

Context

knitting

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter alteration amount change change change magnitude change of magnitude modification modify physical process process

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

plummet plunge

Type Of (IsA)

amount change change of magnitude physical event process

Manner Of

change change magnitude

Related Terms

decrescendo decretion increase

Related Terms

decretion increase reduction smaller stitch suspend

Synonym Network

abate abatement contract contraction curtail cut declension decline decrement diminish drop dwindle ebb ebbing lessen lessening lower reduce reduction retrench subside subsidence wane waning

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